TRTSS1: The Warrior of Stars! – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: R1/2, SM, ST and other genres belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Part 5
Meanwhile, battledroids have managed to pin down the Court of Naboo, the Royal Guard and…Hoshi.
BLAM! BLAM! BLAM!
"We can't remain in this position much longer!" Hoshi replied, as she exchanged blaster fire with the attacking droids. "Your Highness, is there an alternate route to your royal office?"
"Unfortunately, no," Kasumi says, as she shoots back.
"Actually...yes, Your Highness," Panaka says. "We can…use the grapplers."
Kasumi turns to look at the Captain of the Guard, with a twinkle in her eye.
"Nice one," Kasumi says with a smile.
"Thank you, your highness," Panaka says. "Still, we'll need a distraction."
"Leave that to ME," Hoshi says, as she takes out her henshin rod. She didn't want to do so, but their situation has gotten a bit more complicated. "What I'm about to do…is a bit unusual."
"If it means we can safely free Naboo, then we will not judge," Kasumi says.
"Here goes…TERRA PLANET POWER!"
FWOOM!
In an instant, Hoshi becomes SAILOR TERRA, the Senshi of the Earth.
"Interesting," Panaka says.
"If you found THAT interesting, then watch this," Sailor Terra says. "Magnetic Pulse!"
Some sort of purple, glowing sphere flies out of her hand. As it passes through the contingent of droids, the sphere seemingly pulls them collectively...in the direction of the attack vector.
"Uh-oh," says one of the droids, as it was pulled along with the other droids.
"Good job, Hoshi," Kasumi says.
"Thanks," Sailor Terra says.
"How often can you do that?" Panaka says.
"I can do a Magnetic Pulse numerous times, but I have to recharge for each discharge."
"Then we will continue with our original plan," Kasumi says. "If Hoshi permits it, we can sparingly use her powers against the droids."
CHK!
"Grapplers ready," Panaka says, as he and everyone else were in position to scale the walls.
"Then we shall not delay our ascent any longer," Kasumi says.
…
"We-sa beat the droid army!" Jar-Jar yells, as he jumps for joy…while Tho-Ohki heads for space. Although T'Pol and the Gungans were holding the battle line, no one would have been able to survive a war of attrition with battledroids. Luckily, Usagi and Tho-Ohki were able to put a sizeable dent in the forces of the Trade Federation.
As Tho-Ohki leaves the scene for space, the Gungans jumped for joy.
"I want to thank you, T'Pol!" Jar-Jar says, as he hugged and kissed T'Pol.
"Ugh," T'Pol says. "I DO hope you do not have a communicable disease, Mister Binks."
"You-sa REAL funny."
Meanwhile, Usagi, satisfied that her actions has soften the pressure on the Gungan forces, heads straight for space.
"Th-Ohki, give me tactical of the enemy forces," Usagi says, as virtual windows popped up.
"Mewow!" Tho-Ohki replied, as a disembodied voice.
BLIP!
Usagi sees the contingent of Naboo fighters in the middle of an engagement with the enemy fighters.
"Let's see: the defending Naboo are being whittled down, while more of the enemy is being rolled out. Bad. Tho-Ohki, locate Anakin's fighter."
The screen changes, as a graphic representation of Anakin's space fighter enters a graphic representation of the command Trade Federation ship.
"Great," Usagi says. "Alright. Tho-Ohki, show me the tally of Trade Federation fighters."
The virtual screen changes again.
"Hmmmm," Usagi mused. "We're out numbered ten…to ONE. I LIKE those odds. End: view screen."
BLIP!
"Tho-Ohki, prepare for battle."
"Mew?"
"Don't worry…none of the enemy are REAL."
"Meow!"
"I know. Tho-Ohki, maximum speed."
"MEOW!"
Usagi pushes Tho-Ohki to full speed, targeting the robotic fighters that were in hot pursuit of the Naboo fighters. This did not go unnoticed.
"What is THAT, 'Bravo Leader'?" asks Bravo-3.
Bravo-1 turns to see some sort of crystalline vehicle entering the battle area.
"I…I don't know-"
BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! BLAM!
In short order, Tho-Ohki was whittling down the robotic fighters.
Inside the command ship of the Viceroy, panic amongst the crew was taking place.
"We're losing our fighters by the dozens!" says the officer on the deck.
"Not to mention our battledroids," says a crewmember.
"We have to send out reinforcements-"
BOOM!
The ship shook, as none other than little Anakin Skywalker accidentally blows out the command ship's power generators.
"Uh-oh!" Anakin yelps, as he adjusted the engines from hover to full throttle. "R2, we better get out of here!"
The astromech droid beeps enthusiastically.
"Here we…go!"
As the explosion reverberated throughout the Trade Federation command ship, all the battledroids on the surface began to shutdown…
…
"Ranma, the command signal is gone!" Ami says, as she shows Ranma the readings.
"I can see that," Ranma replied, as he points at the deactivating droids.
"Oh, okay."
Ranma then activates his communications link-up with Hoshi.
"Hoshi, the droids have been deactivated. What is your status?"
"We have everything secured here, Ranma," Sailor Terra replied, as a small, holographic image appears on a disk. "We were able to capture the Viceroy and his assistant."
"I see," Ranma says. "You know, you look kind of cute as my own personal miniature."
"You know, you're going to GET IT when this is all is over, you pig."
"Heh, I'm sure-"
"Ranma!" Kasumi says, as her image appeared.
"Yes, Your Highness?"
"You have to see if Master Jinn and Padawan Kenobi are okay," Kasumi says.
"What do you mean?"
"That man that attacked you and Master Jinn on Tattooine is here on Naboo, and I am afraid that our friends' lives might be in danger!"
"I'm on it," Ranma says, as he deactivates his link-up. He then turns to Ami.
"Ami-"
"I'm already on it," Ami says. "I tapped into the local security network, and traced three life-signs…HERE."
Ami shows a map of the palace.
"And here is the quickest route to get to them."
"Okay, got it. Go see if the Queen needs assistance."
"Right," Ami says, as Ranma takes off running.
…
During the battle between the mysterious stranger and the Jedis Jinn and Kenobi, they had made their way to a power utility area, where vast plasma deposits were continually extracted from the bowels of Naboo. The reason for the trade dispute in the first place was the complaint by Naboo over the fact that the Trade Federation was purposely jacking up the profits, and benefiting from them. Naboo learned of this, and decided to end their contract with the Trade Federation. Naturally, this caused the Trade Federation to get upset, particularly since using normal channels of commerce and trade would have been expensive. The result was the present situation caused by the invasion of Naboo.
BLAM! BLAM! Hzzz…
Using a duel lightsaber, the mysterious stranger was able to hold off a veteran Jedi Master and his apprentice. And during the course of the fight, energy barriers separated Jinn and Kenobi from each other. Unfortunately, this "arrangement" had become a prelude to a disaster…
Hzzzz-bloosh!
"Noooo!" Kenobi yelled, as the black-clad stranger stabs Jinn through the stomach.
The stranger sneered, as if mocking Kenobi. Kenobi felt his anger swelling within him, as the energy screen that held him at bay deactivates.
SNAP! Hzzz-
BLAM!
The two traded blows, as Kenobi tried to get the upperhand. He was somewhat successful in splitting the stranger weapon in half, thus allowing the stranger access to a standard lightsaber configuration. However, this would prove to be a feint, since it allowed the black clad stranger to knock Kenobi off the ledge, where he ends up holding on to dear life.
"Heh," the stranger says, as he sneered-
Then, he suddenly senses the presence of another…
Ranma had managed to insert himself into the area without the combatants' knowledge. Already, he began to help Jinn with the use of a temporal stasis pendant.
BLOOP!
Now with Jinn's life literally on hold, Ranma stands.
"You know, we never really got to finish our fight," Ranma says, as he stretches his limbs. "That really sucks. But if you want to continue what we've started…we can."
The dark clad stranger feigns disinterest until he suddenly strikes.
SNAP! Hzzz-
BLAM!
"I do carry a light sword too, you know," Ranma says with a smirk. He then pushes the stranger back.
The stranger growled, as he begins his attack. Ranma responded coolly, as he blocked the moves. However-
FWOOM!
The stranger used some sort of invisible force to knock Ranma back. This allowed Kenonbi to leap out of the pit, as he used some sort of invisible force to retrieve his master's fallen weapon…after the black clad stranger kicked Kenobi's weapon into the pit.
SNAP! Hzzzz-
BLAM!
The stranger was prepared for Kenobi's attack, since his senses were on "alert". Still, alert or not, the stranger was not prepared for a-
"Moko Takabisha!" Ranma yelled, as he let loose a chi-sphere attack.
BLAM!
With the stranger down, Kenobi de-activates his weapon.
Hzzzz-snap!
"Master!" Kenobi says, as he rushes to his master's side. For some reason, he couldn't touch Jinn because of some barrier.
Kenobi then turns Ranma.
"What did you do to him?" Kenobi demanded.
"I place Mister Jinn in a temporal stasis," Ranma says, as he takes out his communications device. "I have a friend who could help him…if we get him to her in time."
Kenobi looks at Ranma. For some reason, he could trust him and his words…
…
"…And the Sith will be secured in stasis?" Jinn asked weakly.
"Yes, Master Jinn," Kenobi says, as he held his teacher's hand, while he was being tended to by a medical droid.
"I feel…better, knowing this," said Jinn. "And you say that you saw Ranma perform a…special technique to subdue him?"
"Yes, master. It was as if he was able to condense the Force into a distilled, malleable essence."
"Then we can offer the council something that could insure our friends induction into the Order."
"Actually…Masters Windu and Yoda have decided to support your idea."
"Indeed?"
"Indeed. I told them what I have seen, which was verified by the security scanners. And with the capture of the Sith, the threat of the Dark Side has been deemed to be REAL. So, in light of this, as well as for saving both your life and the lives of the people of Naboo, the Jedi Council wil accept Ranma and his friends into the Jedi Order...within the context of an exchange of ideas."
"Ah."
"But, in practical terms…the Jedi Order has just accepted new students to become Jedi Knights."
"Including Anakin?"
"Including Anakin."
"So, who will be teaching him the ways of the Force?"
"You will, Master Jinn."
"Does this mean that you…?"
"Yes. Master Yoda has told me that I will be promoted to 'Knight' status…with one proviso."
"And that is…?"
Kenobi sighs.
"I have to take on Usagi as my student."
Jinn manage to chuckle a bit.
"With all due respect, Master Jinn, I do not find the humor of my present situation."
"My apologies, my…fellow Knight," Jinn says. "I do have to say that you will have interesting times ahead."
"THAT is what I am afraid of."
…
"I can't believe we have to wear this braid," Usagi says, as she tugged her padawan braid.
"Ah, stop whining," Ranma says, as he stood at attention during the Naboo victory celebration. "You're not the only one who has to wear one, you know."
"So, who is assigned to whom?" Ami asked. "I am assigned to Master Windu, by the way."
"Master Windu is one mean-looking dude," Ranma says. "Good luck!"
"Gee, thanks, Ranma."
"Well, I got…Master Kenobi," Usagi says. "And I hear that Master Jinn, once he makes a full recovery, will be teaching Anakin."
"So, who's your teacher going to be, Ranma?" Ami asked.
"Apparently, I have the little guy…Master Yoda," Ranma smirked.
"You don't seem to happy about that?"
"Look, I'm a fair guy, but you know how I am with ancient, small 'masters'," Ranma says. "I just hope he's not a pervert or anything."
"We ALL have our own burdens to bare, Ranma," Usagi says, as her stomach begins to growl. "Ugh."
"What is it, Usagi?"
"I'm getting hungry," Usagi says. "I'll be right back…"
"Hurry back, Usagi," Ami says with concern.
"Yeah, yeah…"
"Well, don't forget to get me something while you're at it," Ranma says.
"Get it yourself, jerk," Usagi says, as she sticks out her tongue.
Soon, the Queen of Naboo present Boss Nass a special keepsake, thus cementing the alliance between the humans and the Gungans. And then…
"And now, I would like to present the heroes of Naboo!" Kasumi says in cheer. She looks down the line, and sees someone missing.
"Where…where is Usagi?" Kasumi asked.
"Look!" Anakin yells, as he points towards a buffet table.
Usagi looks up from eating.
"Hmmm?"
"Boy, isn't she devouring that dish like a 'Onitoyata'," Panaka says with an amused expression.
Ranma merely shakes his head. To think his first 'day' as a Jedi Apprentice was marred by such a spectacle.
Tbc.